Quantum Aristo Sound decoder for AristoCraft/Bachmann locomotives

Quantum Aristo Sound Decoder for Aristocraft® Locomotives

Designed to plug into the Aristocraft motherboard common on most of their G gauge locomotives. Installation in diesels only takes about ten-minutes; a Quantum Aristo is the easiest way to convert an Aristocraft locomotive to full sound and speed control.

• Dual Mode Decoder: Quantum Aristo is a dual decoder for operation under DC and DCC track power. Operation toggles automatically to DCC if DCC signals are detected.
• Advanced Analog™: All of the sound features available in DCC are available using the Quantum Engineer add-on controller to you DC power pack (see notes).
• GWire™ Operation*: Quantum Aristo includes an additional plug for GWire operation under track or battery power.
• Motor Control: RTC (Regulated Throttle Control) is included for supreme low speed performance, smooth acceleration and braking, and power sharing between locomotives in consists.
• Directional Lighting: Forward (dimmable) headlight and reverse light operations are automatically enabled when Quantum Aristo is plugged in the Aristocraft motherboard.
• Downloadable Sounds: All Quantum 2 products can be upgraded with new sounds and software from the QSI Solutions website using the Quantum Programming™ product. This keeps your sound system current with new features, improvements and sounds.
• Simple Installation: Quantum Aristo installation is straightforward and does not require any soldering or difficult wiring. Aristocraft often pre-installs an 8-ohm speaker in many of their locomotives, which plugs directly into the Quantum circuit board.

Specifications*:

Wiring

Pictures - Aristocraft Diesel GE Dash 9 "G" gauge

Control panel lifted showing:

(1) Large Aristocraft motherboard,
(2) Quantum Aristo Sound decoder plugged-in, middle board with 2 large capacitors and
(3) QSI GWire board plugged-in to (2) small board with ribbon cable.